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11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes

Frozen shakes are being recalled due to a Listeria outbreak that has caused 11 deaths and sickened dozens more, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.

A look at some of the recalled shakes.

A look at some of the recalled shakes.

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Joe Lombardi
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The products under the brand names Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial were sold to institutional settings such as long-term care facilities and hospitals and distributed throughout the nation in 4-ounce cartons.

For a rundown of recalled products, item numbers and best-by dates, check this link from the FDA.

Click here to view product labels.

States reporting cases connected to this outbreak include:

  • Alabama
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • North Carolina
  • Nevada
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Washington
  • West Virginia

Listeria symptoms usually start within two weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeria but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after, the FDA said.

Mild symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea. If the more severe form of listeriosis develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.

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